Juggling one of the only things proven to increase the size of your brain as well as develop new neural pathways. Juggling also increases the connections in the Corpus Callosum, the part of the brain that connect left and right hemispheres. Women generally have more connections in the Corpus Callosum than men as do left handed people generally have more than right.
As new knowledge emerges regarding the efficacy of EMDR therapy and bilateral art therapy techniques emerge it becomes clear that engaging is practices which activate both hemispheres of the brain are highly beneficial in treating depression, PTSD and other conditions which are difficult to successfully treat with chemical medications.
Any martial artist who wishes to improve their reflexes, dexterity and agility would unquestionably benefit from the practice of juggling. In ancient times there were instances where jugglers displaying their skills literally stopped an ensuing battle between opposing armies. Although accounts of this are of antiquity and I'm sure many would debate them, I guess if you see that the opposing army can juggling nine balls, you probably would fare better not to find out what their swordsmen can do ;)
We will also help you to incorporate your feet as there is zero question as to the exponential benefit of adding more limbs to the coordination, speed and physical muscle training.
- Therapy to recover lost mobility in limbs from stroke.
- Increase hand eye coordination in your athletic endeavors.
- Increase your cognitive ability and ability to see fast moving objects.
- Improve cognitive ability in those dealing with Autism and Aspergers.
- Proven to prevent Alzheimer's and degenerative brain disorders.
- Keep brain and reflexes sharp.
- Hire a juggler for your children's party.
Johns Hopkins study reference: https://www.newswise.com/articles/no-clowning-around-juggling-sheds-light-on-how-we-run?
Juggling is an ancient practice dating at least as far back as Egyptian times as we see in Hieroglyphic depictions.